Alcohol enhances the functions of GABA in the brain.In response,the homeostatic brain might be expected to:
A)produce more GABA.
B)enhance the glutamate system.
C)decrease the production of serotonin.
D)enhance the dopamine system.

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Alcohol enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA, leading to increased inhibition in the brain. To counteract this and maintain homeostasis, the brain might enhance the glutamate system, which is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter system, to balance the increased inhibition.

Alcohol Enhances the Functions of GABA in the Brain